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I’ve never written flash fiction before myself, so I’ve posted mine for this week below. Also be sure to post a link from your blog to #flashfictionfriday to join others who’ll be putting out their snappy fiction today. You’ll see mine in my Twitter feed to the right. If anyone is a pro on this style of writing, feel free to post tips…I may be inclined to make this a regular Friday challenge. Are you game?

At the back of the bookstore I wait. The scent of coffee lingers, voices chatter, paperbacks surround me. Bliss.

Every signing is the same. He reads an excerpt, the familiar sound like a sweet embrace. Our eyes meet, he smiles. My breath catches.

Q & A. Feet shuffle. I wait in line—we move slowly. He smiles and signs, smiles and signs. So close. I calm the flutter in my chest. My hand shakes as I hand him my book, our fingers touch. My insides ignite. After all this time, the feeling never fades.

21 Responses to #FlashFictionFriday – Vol 1: THE BOOK TOUR

Love it! It was so obvious to me she was in line and moving towards the author signing the books. You captured her thoughts and emotions down well! Now, let’s hope she gets him to notice her. 😀 But of course she does! She is his biggest fan. 🙂

I liked your description of Hugh. And that one dimple! I could die just imagining his smile right now. I have a feeling this isnt the narrator’s first book signing. Maybe she’s a little obsessed… Reminds me of the move Misery with Kathy Bates based on the Stephen King novel.

Haha, this reminds me of my Disney days :D, “I loved them, they just didn’t know it yet” 😉 .
I love how you ended it with the statement “yet”, indicating there’s still hope. Creatively written! And you clearly depicted your story message within such a short about of words.